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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) turns against the defense of Maple Leafs' Tyler Ennis (63) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) turns against the defense of Maple Leafs' Tyler Ennis (63) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' William Nylander (29) looks for teammates against a charging Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' William Nylander (29) looks for teammates against a charging Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) shoots against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) shoots against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) waits for a puck to drop during the first period against the Maple Leafs at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) waits for a puck to drop during the first period against the Maple Leafs at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Jordan Weal (10) skates toward goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period against the Maple Leafs at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Jordan Weal (10) skates toward goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period against the Maple Leafs at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) passes against the Coyotes' Lawson Crouse (67) and Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) passes against the Coyotes' Lawson Crouse (67) and Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up against Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) waits for a face off during the first period against the Coyotes at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) waits for a face off during the first period against the Coyotes at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) waits for a face off during the first period against the Coyotes at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) waits for a face off during the first period against the Coyotes at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares shoots against Coyotes' goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares shoots against Coyotes' goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) shoots against Coyotes' goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Photos: Arizona Coyotes season – 2018-19

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) shoots against Coyotes' goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) skates up the ice against Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) skates up the ice against Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) skates up the ice against Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin (46) skates up the ice against Maple Leafs' Connor Brown (28) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

Photos: Arizona Coyotes season – 2018-19

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skates up the ice against the Coyotes during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) and Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau (12) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) and Maple Leafs' Patrick Marleau (12) during the first period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk (17) celebrates a goal with teammate Nick Cousins (25) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk (17) celebrates a goal with teammate Nick Cousins (25) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) skates against Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) skates against Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Travis Dermott (23) knocks Coyotes' Nick Cousins to the ice as he attempts to make a pass during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Travis Dermott (23) knocks Coyotes' Nick Cousins to the ice as he attempts to make a pass during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) shoots against Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) shoots against Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) dives and knocks a puck loose from Coyotes' Derek Stepan (21) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) dives and knocks a puck loose from Coyotes' Derek Stepan (21) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) and Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skate for a loose puck during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) and Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skate for a loose puck during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) dives and knocks a puck loose from Coyotes' Derek Stepan (21) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Maple Leafs' Mitchell Marner (16) dives and knocks a puck loose from Coyotes' Derek Stepan (21) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) skates against Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman (11) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) skates against Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman (11) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) and Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skate for a loose puck during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) and Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) skate for a loose puck during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) skates against Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Brad Richardson (15) skates against Maple Leafs' Nikita Zaitsev (22) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk (17) scores against Maple Leafs' goalie Frederik Anderson (31) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk (17) scores against Maple Leafs' goalie Frederik Anderson (31) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019. Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Coyotes' Josh Archibald (45) celebrates his goal with teammates Derek Stepan (21) and Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 16, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) gets hit on the helmet by St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blues won 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) gets hit on the helmet by St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blues won 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) gets hit on the helmet by St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blues won 4-0. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) gets hit on the helmet by St. Louis Blues left wing Alexander Steen (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blues won 4-0.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) sends St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) sends St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) as Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (41) and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) try to block the shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) as Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo (41) and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) try to block the shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon (7) as Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) applies pressure during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by St. Louis Blues left wing Pat Maroon (7) as Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) applies pressure during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) sends the puck past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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St. Louis Blues defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) sends the puck past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) for a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher/AP

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) vies for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) vies for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) grabs a puck out of the air beside Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) grabs a puck out of the air beside Vegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) watches the puck after Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) made a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) watches the puck after Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) made a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) slides into the net after scoring against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) slides into the net after scoring against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) is scored on by the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher, AP

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) is scored on by the Arizona Coyotes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kyle Capobianco reacts after getting checked during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Capobianco left the game.Columbus won 4-2. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kyle Capobianco reacts after getting checked during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Capobianco left the game.Columbus won 4-2.
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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) scores a goal in front of Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan during the third period during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Columbus won 4-2. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) scores a goal in front of Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan during the third period during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Columbus won 4-2.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) scores a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) scores a goal in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) skates for the puck against Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. LM Otero/AP

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Dallas Stars center Radek Faksa (12) skates for the puck against Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) celebrates his goal with teammates Nick Cousins (25) and Jordan Oesterle (82) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero) LM Otero/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) celebrates his goal with teammates Nick Cousins (25) and Jordan Oesterle (82) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero) LM Otero/AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper defends the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) vied for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero) LM Otero/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) vied for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks a shot from Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks a shot from Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) scores a goal past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) scores a goal past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) moves the puck past San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) moves the puck past San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) chases after the puck against Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) chases after the puck against Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot from San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot from San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) moves the puck between Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) and Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) moves the puck between Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) and Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) battles for the puck against San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton (44) battles for the puck against San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) is checked into the boards by San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Tony Avelar, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) is checked into the boards by San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Montreal. Ryan Remiorz/AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Montreal.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) is checked by Montreal Canadiens left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Montreal. Ryan Remiorz/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) is checked by Montreal Canadiens left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Montreal.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) pauses on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Canadiens 5-2.(Photo11: Ross D. Franklin/AP)

About an hour before Jakob Chychrun was scheduled to make his season debut in Detroit, the Coyotes announced that they signed the defenseman to a six-year contract extension on Tuesday.

The contract will pay Chychrun an average of $4.6 million per season. The 20-year-old Chychrun was drafted by the Coyotes with the 16th overall pick in the 2016 NHL draft.

“I'm thrilled to be with the Coyotes for the next six years,” Chychrun said in a press release Tuesday. “Arizona is where I want to be. I'm excited about our group moving forward and I can't wait to be a big part of it.”

Chychrun underwent knee surgery in the offseason, which has led the Coyotes to take it slow with his recovery to open this season. He appeared in just 50 games last season after recovering from a separate knee surgery the year before.

“We are extremely pleased to sign Jakob to a six-year contract extension,” said Coyotes President of Hockey Operations and General Manager John Chayka in a statement. “Jakob is a young, highly skilled defenseman with an incredibly bright future. He has battled through some adversity with injuries the last two years, but we remain confident that he has the necessary size, talent and work ethic to be one of our core players for many years to come.”

Chychrun will debut against the Red Wings on Tuesday night as the Coyotes wrap up a four-game road trip. Head coach Rick Tocchet said last month that he was excited to get Chychrun back in the lineup.

“He’s such a gifted player,” Tocchet said last month. “The guy has worked so hard to get back and he works harder than anybody I know.”

Chychrun has posted 11 goals, 23 assists and 34 points in 118 career games since his debut during the 2016-17 season.

Second-half tickets on sale Nov. 23

Single-game tickets and multi-game plans for the second half of the Coyotes' regular season will go on sale Nov. 23, the team announced Tuesday.

Per the Coyotes, single-game tickets start at just $21 apiece and 22-game and 11-game plans will also be available for purchase on Nov. 23.

Key second-half games include a Jan. 18 matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins and a Feb. 16 bout with Scottsdale-raised Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Coyotes will hold six giveaway events during the second half of the season.

The Coyotes will also retire Shane Doan's No. 19 jersey prior to Feb. 24's game against the Winnipeg Jets, but tickets for that game will go on sale at a later date, the club said.